Beloved UK Eurovision 2013 singer Bonnie Tyler has unexpectedly passed away in Portugal following a severe illness.
About two months after we first reported that the beloved Welsh pop singer, Bonnie Tyler, who represented the United Kingdom at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, was hospitalized and underwent emergency bowel surgery that led to an induced coma, deeply saddening news has arrived. Tyler has passed away unexpectedly and tragically at 75.
Official Statement from Family and Team
Immediately following her tragic passing, a statement from her family and team was published on Tyler’s official website:
“Bonnie’s family and team announce with deep sadness that Bonnie passed away unexpectedly last night in a hospital in Portugal, as a result of the illness for which she was being treated.”
Previous Health Updates
About a month ago, we reported that Tyler had overcome the coma and woken up after a month. Immediately after she woke up, an official statement was released on the singer’s website:
“Bonnie is no longer in a coma, but she still feels very unwell and is hospitalized in the intensive care unit at a hospital in Portugal (near her home in Faro). Although her condition is improving, it is a very slow process. It was further stated that the doctors treating her were confident she would be able to rehabilitate and achieve a full recovery, but emphasized that “it will take time.”
The EuroMix team sends its deepest condolences to all of Tyler’s friends, fans, and family❤️.
Bonnie Tyler: A Legendary Career
Born in 1951 as Gaynor Hopkins, Tyler is considered one of the defining voices of 80s rock-pop music, characterized by her uniquely husky vocal style. Her global breakthrough arrived in 1983 with “Total Eclipse Of The Heart“, which topped the charts in both the UK and the US, followed by the anthem “Holding Out For A Hero“, which remains culturally significant today.
Throughout a career spanning five decades, Tyler has maintained consistent success across Europe. In 2013, she represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö with the song “Believe In Me“, where she finished in 19th place. Alongside modern collaborations, such as her 2025 single with David Guetta, she was awarded an MBE in 2022 for her services to music – one of the most prestigious honors in the United Kingdom. Today, she is regarded as an iconic artist who successfully bridged the gap between classic rock and accessible pop, influencing generations of creators.
United Kingdom at Eurovision 2026
“Eins, Zwei, Drei” is the song that was performed by the singer Look Mum No Computer, which represented the United Kingdom in the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The United Kingdom finished 25th in the grand final, scoring 1 point.
Eurovision 2026: This was the United Kingdom’s 68th participation in Eurovision. The United Kingdom joined the competition in 1957 and has won it five times over the years. The United Kingdom’s last victory was in Eurovision 1997 with the song ‘Love Shine A Light’ performed by the band Katrina and the Waves.
